Activities Co-ordinator

Salvation Army Homes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent supported housing provider in Greater London seeks an Activities Coordinator to develop and coordinate in-house activities for young people aged 18-25. In this role, you will engage residents through life skills sessions and strengthen their independence by fostering community connections. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience with vulnerable groups. The position offers a robust benefits package, including additional leave and financial support programs.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Pension scheme participation

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Ability to confidently communicate and inspire young people.
• Experience working with homeless individuals or vulnerable groups.
• Willingness to learn about community resources and organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging activities for young residents.
• Deliver life skills and education opportunities.
• Foster positive routines and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Building relationships

Social media engagement

Experience with vulnerable groups

Job description

About The Role

The opportunity

Bruce House provides a high-quality accommodation-based support service for young people aged 18–25. Many are already more independent, and may be in education, training or employment, using support in a flexible way to help them sustain their progress.

As an Activities Coordinator, you will work closely with the team and residents to develop and coordinate a programme of in-house activities, education and life skills sessions based on residents’ needs, interests and aspirations.

You’ll also build strong relationships with partner organisations to create meaningful opportunities for young people – including activities that support wellbeing, confidence, social connection, and progression into education, training and employment (including apprenticeships).

Your work will help young people engage positively with support, build routines, develop skills, and strengthen their move‑on readiness – enabling them to sustain independence long after they leave the service.

About You

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and coordinate an engaging programme of activities that supports young people aged 18–25 living at West Farm.
• Deliver and/or arrange life skills sessions, group work and education opportunities aligned with independent living and tenancy sustainment.
• Work creatively to engage residents who may be reluctant to participate, building confidence through strengths‑based activities.
• Promote activities that encourage positive routines, wellbeing, independence and community connection.
• Work with external partners to access meaningful education, training, volunteering and employment opportunities, and signpost residents appropriately.
• Support residents’ progression towards move‑on readiness, ensuring activities contribute to building skills and independence.
• Use social media and other communication methods to promote engagement and involvement.

What we’re looking for

• Confidently and capably communicate, with the ability to inspire, engage and appropriately challenge others.
• Build trusting, professional relationships and demonstrate resilience.
• Confidently use social media platforms to engage with young people.
• Have knowledge of, or experience working with, homeless people and/or supporting vulnerable groups.
• Understand (or be willing to learn) about community resources and organisations that can help residents progress.

About Us

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society – mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person‑centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. services to our residents. That’s where you come in.

As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Our Benefits

In return for your commitment, we offer a supportive workplace and a strong benefits package including:

• £100 when you start work, plus £250 at 6 months’ service and another £250 at 12 months’ service
• 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days plus an extra day off on your birthday
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support)

• Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option)
• Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay
• Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Discounted private medical insurance
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Support to learn and develop your career